Club for Growth
Club for Growth is a nationwide nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting public policies that promote economic growth primarily through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, and may engage in any other lawful prupose.
Club for Growth at a glance
In short: Club for Growth gave $7.6M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $634K), top state Virginia. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,607,628
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $633,969
- Median grant
- $295,442
- Total assets
- $13,616,124
- +46.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed). New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Club for Growth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jobs & Growth Fund ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $7.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 27 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Club for Growth open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $920K; repeat grants $84K. How we count
Medians: $596K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $7.6M (2024, 18 months). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $7.6M.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jobs & Growth Fund Vienna, VA | General Operating Support | $2,375,000 |
| Win It Back Pac Washington, DC | 527 Exempt Activities | $2,000,000 |
| CFG Action - Missouri Federal Committee New Bloomfield, MO | 527 Exempt Activities | $1,300,000 |
| Saving Texas MC Lean, VA | 527 Exempt Activities and General Support | $530,000 |
| Club for Growth Action - Missouri Federal Committee New Bloomfield, MO | 527 Exempt Activities | $500,000 |
| Election Freedom Inc Upper Arlington, OH | 527 Exempt Activities | $380,000 |
| Blockchain Innovation Project Washington, DC | General Support | $210,883 |
| Saving Texas McLean, VA | General Operating Support | $161,745 |
| Lincoln Club Network Irvine, CA | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| CNP Action Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $13,616,124 | $16,983,631 | $28,970,052 | $7,607,628 | 12 | $14,291 |
| 2023 | $9,272,760 | $12,309,763 | $17,108,871 | $2,268,736 | 6 | $51,633 |
| 2022 | $14,071,868 | $17,096,527 | $16,375,630 | $719,054 | 5 | $6,745 |
| 2021 | $13,409,815 | $18,704,644 | $11,815,734 | $90,000 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $6,571,435 | $16,298,820 | $12,874,486 | — | — | — |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Club for Growth
Based on IRS filings
Club for Growth is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $7.6M. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Club for Growth is led by David McIntosh, President on every filing since 2020; 9 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David McIntosh
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$595K (2020) → $899K (2024)
Virginia James
Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Obradovich
Director of Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$285K (2020) → $431K (2024)
Frayda Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Rich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Blackwell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Considine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Tenzer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Childs
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Gaby
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Rozansky
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $252K (2024)
John Richardson
COO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$455K (2020) → $251K (2024)
Joseph Kildea
Vice President & Communications
Vice President of Communications → Vice President & Communications, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Scott Parkinson
Vice President & Government Affairs
Vice President of Govt. Affairs → Vice President & Govt Affairs, 2021
Vice President & Govt Affairs → Vice President & Government Affairs, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Thomas Schultz
Vice President & Campaigns
Vice President of Campaigns → Vice President & Campaigns, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$247K (2020) → $319K (2024)
Michael Donnelly
COO & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Stacy French
Vice President & Digital
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$226K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ricard Gaby (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lathika Thomas (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Andrew Roth (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Lee Tenzer (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $899K, to David McIntosh (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Club for Growth
How much does Club for Growth give each year?
Club for Growth gave $7.6M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 6 grants.
What is Club for Growth's typical grant size?
Club for Growth's median grant in 2024 was $295,442, and its average grant was $633,969, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Club for Growth that year got $920K on average.
Where does Club for Growth give grants?
Club for Growth's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (30%) and Missouri (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New Bloomfield, MO (2 grants) and MC Lean, VA (2 grants).
Who are Club for Growth's largest grantees?
Club for Growth's largest 2024 grantees include American Jobs & Growth Fund ($2,375,000), Win It Back Pac ($2,000,000) and CFG Action - Missouri Federal Committee ($1,300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Club for Growth?
Club for Growth reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.0M.
What is Club for Growth?
Club for Growth is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $13.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Club for Growth's EIN?
Club for Growth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4681603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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